the base of the hill (it was developed during the Middle Ages so it is not all that new). The upper part, or old Fiuggi, is above sea level. The natives call it "Fiuggi Citta". Fiuggi Città is a medieval fortified village, which was around even before Roman times Main attractions include: Fonte Bonifacio Fonte Anticolana Terme di Fiuggi - Spa and Golf center The tiny church of Santa Maria del Colle The church of San Biagio, which even if it was rebuilt in the 17th century, it still preserves some fresco paintings of Giotto's scholars. The cast iron fountain in Piazza Piave, erected in 1907 to celebrate the arrival of running water in this town that owes its very existence to the abundant springs running below the hill. The ornate Palazzo Falconi, at the center of the ancient town. To this building it is linked the legend that also Napoleon Bonaparte has slept here. The former Grand Hotel, now the municipal theatre. The church of "San Pietro" built on the ruins of the ancient castle. The actual bell tower was one of the tower of the former castle. Fiuggi is home to several spas that incorporate the Fiuggi water as part of their hydrotherapy treatment. Culture The town is linked with the legend of the stuzze, in which St. Blaise, in order to save the town from the assault of enemy troop, had fake flames appear on the town, deceiving the invaders and convincing them that the town had been already sacked. The miracle is today celebrated every 2 February when wooden pyramids are burned in the principal square of the town to remember the event. Dialect The local dialect is a variant of the Central Italian dialect. Specifically, the city is in the Central-Northern Latian area. Twin towns Helmstedt, Germany Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Cape Verde Canistro, Italy References External links In Italy Online - Fiuggi Travel Italy Video - Fiuggi Cities and towns in Lazio